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Which truss design typically features inclined end posts and diagonal members in tension, with vertical members in compression?
25. Which truss design typically features inclined end posts and diagonal members in tension, with vertical members in compression?
- Pratt truss
- Howe truss
- Parker truss
- Warren truss
Answer
The correct answer is: D) Warren truss
Explanation
In a Warren truss, diagonal members are exclusively in tension, while vertical members bear compression, providing structural stability.